Research and Evaluation
The Research and Evaluation Team works with athletes and families, SO regional, national and local programs, locating operating committees, academic institutions and universities, government agencies, and more to enhance the SO mission.
USING SCIENCE-BASED METHODS, WE AIM TO:
USING SCIENCE-BASED METHODS, WE AIM TO:
Improve SO Health programming and determine its impact on athletes’ health
Advance knowledge of the health status and needs of people with ID
Engage athletes in the research process
Produce rigorous, actionable evidence to advocate for inclusive health
Spotlight
Explore Special Olympics’ Research and Evaluation at work. In our spotlight, we highlight recent work in the field of IDD as part of our efforts towards making the world a more inclusive place.
Transfer of Knowledge
The Research & Evaluation Team
Andrew Lincoln
Vice President, Research and Evaluation
Alicia Dixon-Ibarra
Director, Fitness & Health Research
Ashlyn Smith
Director, Research & Evaluation
John Hanley
Director, Data Scientist
Michael Rosanoff
Director, Health Services Evaluation
Kiki Martin
Specialist, Research & Evaluation
Hope Murray
Manager, Dissemination & Implementation Science
Scientific Advisory Board Members
Brian Abery
University of Minnesota
Alexandra Bonardi
Human Services Research Institute
John Foley
SUNY Cortland
Ben Haack
Special Olympics International Board of Directors
Susan Havercamp
Ohio State University
Scott Landes
Syracuse University
Meghann Lloyd
Ontario Tech University
Roy McConkey
University of Ulster
Eric Rubenstein
Boston University
Heidi Stanish
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Athlete Advisory Board Members
Justin Hastings
Special Olympics Colorado
James Kropp
Special Olympics Colorado
Kayla Cornell
Special Olympics Michigan
Erik Anderson
Special Olympics Minnesota
Kayte Barton
Special Olympics Minnesota
Shelby Eisenschenk
Special Olympics Minnesota
Maria LeJeune
Special Olympics Mississippi
Amanda Koch
Special Olympics Missouri
Allen Tobin
Special Olympics Missouri
Kate Enneper
Special Olympics New Hampshire
Kevin Brown
Special Olympics New York
Kimberly Schickley
Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Heidi Mallet
Special Olympics Prince Edward Island
Elizabeth Campbell
Special Olympics Texas
Tim Taggart
Special Olympics Texas